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Roger Belanger

BELANGER, Roger - It is with profound sadness that the family of Roger Richard Belanger announce his sudden passing at his home on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the age of 45. Beloved son of Roger and Helen Belanger. Proud father of Noah. Roger will be sadly missed by his sister Sue Patus and her husband Mark and their children Joshua, Chad, Dylan and Ocean and his brother Chris Belanger and his son Weston. Cherished grandson of Anna Sobieraj. Dear nephew of Joey Sobieraj, his wife Judy and their children Jordyn and Lyndsay and Claude Belanger and his son Jimmy and family. Roger's family was immensely proud of what he accomplished on the ice as well as off the ice. Roger devoted countless hours in both professional and volunteer capacities to enriching the lives of special needs youngsters. He shared his vast hockey expertise as a Welland Minor Hockey Association coach and gave selflessly as a community events supporter. His proudest accomplishment was being a loving mentor and father to his son Noah. Respecting the wishes of the Belanger family, a private service with only immediate family in attendance has taken place. Flowers gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Roger can be made to a trust fund for his son Noah with cards and information available at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland who are in care of the funeral arrangements. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com“Pride means nothing when it comes to love“ 10586644

A Son is a Miracle of Wonder & Love, your Birthday was & is a celebration of memories & dreams of you. No one had to tell us how lucky we were to have you, when we think back over the years and remember all the special things we did together. "Happy Birthday Roger" We love you, miss you so much, more than words can ever say.

Very Sad

Posted by Mike Zareski (Friend) On Saturday, May 4, 2013I wasn't a close friend of Rogers' but we hung out on a few occasions and with fond memories. I've been away from the area for many years and just today, (while visiting family) of heard this horrific news. I often asked my sister if she new what Roger was up to over the years.

A big fan, admirer of his personality and pleasantness and he always seemed to go out of his way to say hi. I wish his family and his boy nothing but my deep condolences...very very sad. God Bless!

Thank You!!

Posted by Jack Brooks (Fan) On Saturday, February 11, 2012Roger was a huge part of bringing GOOD hockey to baltimore. I was shocked to hear of his passing. He was one of THE GOOD GUYS , and will be missed.GOD BLESS.

Thank you for always being such a great big bro and protecting me when I was just a little girl from all those big bad hockey players. You were the best! Just thinking of you today and every day. God Bless! Love Minky

to the belanger family

Posted by James and Mirella Marischuk (friends) On Thursday, September 22, 2011It's with heavy heart the sadness of the passing of your loved one. Roger's smile and laughter will always be in our memories he will be sadly missed RIP Roger. Jim and Mirella Marischuk.

Sad

Posted by Venanzio D;Addario (Friend) On Wednesday, September 21, 2011My heart felt sorrow goes out to all his family and friends. I am going to miss that great smile. I did not see him often but when I did he was always ready to give his time freely to any charity event I needed him for. Love you Roger

God Bless

May our hearts go out to the family

Posted by ERIC GORGES (FRIEND) On Wednesday, September 21, 2011MY true sadness goes out to the family at such a hard time, no one knows the pain of lossing a loved one until it unexpectedly happens He was a great person who always made me laugh and now cry . His son carries alot of his traits and should do well with the love of the Belanger family and an amazing mother. My best wishes to the family at this aweful time. ERIC GORGES AND BOBBI ROGERS

Very sad to hear Roger is gone

Posted by Bob Mallon (Long time friend) On Wednesday, September 21, 2011I was so sad to hear that Roger had passed away. Roger and I became very good friends while he lived with my parents in Pittsburgh so many years ago. He instantly became a member of our family and brought so much joy into our house at the time with his outgoing personality and his humor. He really became a brother to me and a son to my Mum and Dad. "Rogie, (as we called him), say hello to my Old Man up there for me. I know your both there together and we love you both. God bless you."

WIth deep sympathy

Posted by Primerano family (friend) On Tuesday, September 20, 2011Everyone will miss ROGER, who not only was a great guy, but one of the finest hockey players to come out of the Niagara area. After a 90 pt season in the OHL in 83-84, Roger was Drafted #16 in the First Round of the 1984 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Injuries shortened his career but his love of life, family,and community involvement made him a popular local celebrity. Welland will miss Roger Belanger, and everyone will always look up to him with PRIDE and RESPECT. GOD bless you forever!

My heartfelt sympathy

Posted by Brenda Lavigne (friend) On Tuesday, September 20, 2011My heart goes out to the Belanger/Patus family during this sad time. What a loss. May you rest in peace Roger.

Dear Belanger Family

Posted by Jeff Chychrun (Friend) On Tuesday, September 20, 2011I'm so very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. It has been many years since I'd seen him but I had the pleasure of being a teammate of Roger's with the Kingston Canadians in 1983-84 and lived around the corner from him that season. Together with Dennis Smith we drove to the rink everyday. He was a terrific player, teammate and friend. To the entire Belanger family, my heartfelt sympathies. Jeff Chychrun

To the Belanger Family

Posted by Rachell Groulx (Long time friend of family) On Tuesday, September 20, 2011To all of you at this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Roger was a great person and will be missed greatly. Chris, you are especially in my thoughts. Keep positive..he always did. Love you. I am sooo sorry hun. all my love Rachell.

Belanger Family

Posted by The Hodgkins Family (Friends) On Tuesday, September 20, 2011We are thinking of all of you... Roger was a great person and a wonderful hockey coach, our son Kevin thought the world of him. Roger was funny & a truly all round great person, there was never one time we didn't see him that he didn't stop and talk and ask how everyone in the family was doing after hockey was finished. We will truly miss Roger and our hearts go out to all of you.

Kevin Sr., Tammy , Kevin Jr. & Kayla Hodgkins

sorry for your loss

Posted by cheryl brouillard (friend) On Tuesday, September 20, 2011so sorry for the loss of roger he was a great father and friend he will be sadly miss by all may you R.I.P big guy